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How to get fromEdinburgh to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 45m
    £79–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    5h 42m
    £23–39

  3. Drive 197.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pontefractcar car 197.7 mi
    3h 54m
    £49–71

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 52m
    £66–174

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 19m
    £132–188

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    6h 17m
    £23–91

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 10m
    £70–178

Edinburgh to Pontefract by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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